Nazareth Has Become Flashpoint
In Israeli Election Campaign

NAZARETH, Israel -- This predominantly Arab city where Jesus lived as a child has become a flashpoint in Israel's divisive national elections.

A tent city erected by Muslims is blocking construction of a proposed stairway to a Christian church, which Muslim groups say would disrupt a holy burial site. Riots have shaken the city, and the Vatican has warned Israel to protect Christian holy sites in its charge. Israel's right-wing Likud party has been accused of playing Nazareth's Christian and Muslim communities against each...